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How to Wallpaper - Video Guide

Hanging wallpaper, where to start? This is something that we get asked a lot here at Graham & Brown, and our answer is always the same - anyone can transform their room in an afternoon with minimal effort, so don’t be afraid to get stuck in.

Your walls are simply waiting to be refreshed with a gorgeous new look! Although we’re renowned for our easy-to-hang wallpaper, we appreciate that some homeowners are more confident than others when it comes to decorating, so we’re always happy to offer some handy tips where necessary. We’ve got a few videos from our friends at Solvite that show the whole process that might boost your confidence!

Anyone can do it, so just get to it!

How to make a plumb line

Do you have a spirit level to hand? This super simple plumb line method is even easier if you do. With absolute accuracy, you can trace a line for your wallpaper to sit between, making it easier than ever to hang your wallpaper straight up and down.

Paste-the-wall or paste-the-paper?

There’s more than one way to wallpaper your home! Make sure to double check if the paper you’ve purchased is of the paste-the-wall or paste-the-paper variety. Whereas traditional wallpaper needs time to soak, paste-the-wall varieties simply hang straight up once you’ve coated the walls with adhesive.

Our Superfresco Easy wallpaper is perfect for those looking for a speedy paste-the-wall option.

How to hang wallpaper

As you can see, smoothing your wallpaper down the wall is a big part of the hanging process. However, any bubbles can be easily removed with a brush down or pin prick. A swift movement will ensure you have minimal air pockets underneath, so follow the video and see just how easy it is!

How to hang patterned wallpaper

This stage couldn’t be simpler but so many people limit themselves to safe patterns because they doubt their own decorating skills. Liberate yourself by learning how to line up patterned wallpaper!

Free match wallpaper is generally the easiest to hang, because no matter how the strips of wallpaper are hung next to each other, the pattern glides seamlessly. Instead of continuing across seams, the motifs stop just short of the end of the wallpaper, meaning no visible joins.

An offset match wallpaper is a style that has a pattern on the right-hand edge of the first strip, which only matches with the left-hand edge of the next strip, when the second strip of wallpaper is dropped by a specified distance.

Finally a straight match is where the left and right edges of the wallpaper match in a straight horizontal line with the left and right edge of the next strip.

Cleaning wallpaper seams

Using a damp sponge, you can remove any adhesive from the edges of your wallpaper for a flawless finish!

So it really is as simple as that! If you’re still unsure how to hang wallpaper, we’ll be more than happy to speak to you. You can get in touch with us here.